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Cultivate Gratefulness As A Way Of Life

Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson I spoke to a family member the other day, and the first thing she said was, “Good morning. I’ll be so …

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Five Minute Friday Gratitude Prayer

This is my sacred place. the place I come to for instructions, lessons, love. I won’t bring any negativity in here because I don’t want to. I know my Lord is with me wherever I am, but sometimes I forget. Like everyone else, I have so many things going on in my life all of the time; sometimes it gets all …

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One Word for 2015: FOCUS

  I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:14  Nablopomo Writing Prompt for Thursday, January 1, 2015: What are your resolutions for the new year? Tell us how you picked them. I did not make any resolutions for the New Year. Actually, I never make resolutions …

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Gratitude Journal: Personal Holidays

There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. ~ Albert Einstein ~ Today, I am grateful for…  another year. Today is my birthday, my personal holiday. Today marks the beginning of my 58th year of miraculous moments. I’m walking into this new …

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Gratitude Journal: Contentment

  And I am not saying this because I feel neglected, for I have learned to be satisfied with what I have. I know what it is to be in need and what it is to have more than enough. I have learned this secret, so that anywhere, at any time, I am content, whether I am full or hungry, …

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Gratitude Journal: Guidance

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. ~ 1Peter 5:6-7 ~ Today I am most grateful for: * The lessons the Holy Spirit has been teaching me lately. I am learning how to let go: to release the need to believe I …

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Gratitude Journal: Song Birds

  Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Today I am grateful for… *Song Birds – If you’re one of my regular readers, you know I have a little dog. Well, during our morning walk today, I heard birds singing. At first I didn’t notice their song …

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Gratitude Journal 004 ~ Best Friends

  Today I am grateful for… *My Daughter’s Best Friend. One day when my daughter was about 4 years old, I overheard her having a one-sided conversation in the next room. I knew there was no one with her, so I figured she was talking to one of her toys. After a little while, she got quiet and I went …

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Daily Gratitude Journal 003 ~ Creativity

  Today I am am thankful for… * Creativity – When I’m able to tune out all of the background noise and tune into the creative spirit inside, it’s a wonderful feeling. – One that has eluded me lately. Today I am in my zone. It feels so good to be able to do what I love. Thank you, Holy …

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